Toby Jin

Toby Jin

Hi, my name is Toby Jin and welcome to the channel. I grow a range of plants which include cacti, succulents, trees, bonsai and many more. My videos almost always contain some sort of process and the result in the same video. This saves the viewer from waiting for updates on the plants that I have grown, and instead, they can watch the entire process in the same video.

In the future, I am planning on also showing you guys the amazing flora we have in eastern Australia by recording plants in habitat.

I also post regularly on my instagram: @jin_toby_plantae (old account got hacked) where you can keep up to date and see what will be coming in the future.

Currently, all videos are edited using Lightworks 2023.1 and all thumbnails are made using GIMP2.10.34, icon and banner made using Canva. (Older videos were created using apps from Adobe Creative Cloud)

Please do not repost videos or parts of videos without permission.

Sequoia forest 2023 - 2024

Sequoia forest 2023 - 2024

End of 2023 Garden Update

End of 2023 Garden Update

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  • @user-vf5jl2rr6g
    @user-vf5jl2rr6g16 сағат бұрын

    貴重な動画を観せていただきました。 有難う御座います‎( ˊᵕˋ* )♩。

  • @backbudbonsai
    @backbudbonsai2 күн бұрын

    Thank u for sharing!! I appreciate progression videos, it shows dedication and also if ur method is viable or not, which it clearly is. Deshojos are stunning and one of my favorite maple cultivars for bonsai. Thumbs up, bro! 👍

  • @annknitnut
    @annknitnut4 күн бұрын

    I got cuttings to root in water. Now hoping they will grow well. My original plant has slender long growth spikes. Also has old growth leaves that have a woody coverage but then green healthy growth. I assume the woody looking leaves were stressed by sun or water. Not sure what to do with those leaves. It has bloomed every year but not this year. Can it be placed in sun? How often to water? Enjoyed video… thank you!

  • @TeresaFroggy756
    @TeresaFroggy7565 күн бұрын

    Great useful info.

  • @bayleer7116
    @bayleer711610 күн бұрын

    Just got a started, I hope my monkey's tail can grow to be big and beautiful like yours :)

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin10 күн бұрын

    They do grow quickly before they being to flower so you won't have to wait too long.

  • @patriciastaley5707
    @patriciastaley570712 күн бұрын

    All I want to know is on the gladiolus spikes there is a green bulb left where the flowers bloomed what is that

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin10 күн бұрын

    If you are talking about the green thing under the dead flowers, I believe it is the capsule that would form if the pollination were to be successful.

  • @freddystar4412
    @freddystar441212 күн бұрын

    Love the video very great!! Keep up the good work would love to see more updates! Also what do you use to fertilize them and how often do you do it? Also what kind of soil mix do you use for your monkey tails?

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin10 күн бұрын

    I don't fertilise my cacti and succulents, I just mix a bit of osmocote cacti and succulent fertiliser into the soil I use for them and that is enough. The soil I use can be seen in this video: kzread.infobNTBQeAPtR4

  • @nandinipenkar2122
    @nandinipenkar212216 күн бұрын

    Please give the time lapse for each stage.

  • @marcelagarnica7076
    @marcelagarnica707617 күн бұрын

    wow, what a glow up!!

  • @aprilinbklyn8201
    @aprilinbklyn820120 күн бұрын

    Beautiful 😍🌵! Mine looks so sad compared to yours. Great job

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin4 күн бұрын

    They grow very quickly so you'll have a nice looking plant in just a few seasons.

  • @Gweentree
    @Gweentree20 күн бұрын

    Nice bonsai!

  • @bdaly03
    @bdaly0321 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video, Toby!! It has been immensely helpful to me and addressed my concerns in an easy to understand format, I especially appreciate how you gave visuals of all of the growth stages so that we have those site cues to use when assessing our own Albuca spiralis plants. Your dedication to actually following through with Ring and actually doing show to capture video of your plant in each of its growth stages over the course of a full year is a testament to your dedication to our shared beloved hobby of raising plants. Your video was so informative and easy to understand that it has actually given me the courage to attempt to pollinate and capture seeds from my spiralis this year, something I have never even attempted to do because I have always cut the flower stalk off as soon as it was tall enough to do so because I didn’t want my curly leaves to die back. Fingers crossed that my seed capture is as bountiful as yours in this video, I had no idea that they produce so many seeds per pod and was also surprised to see how large the seeds are as I had presumed that they would be very small given that a lot of cacti and succulent seeds are usually somewhere around the the small-to-tiny range! Thanks again, I immediately subscribed and clicked the bell solely based upon how impressed I was after watching only one of your videos, keep up the great work!!

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin20 күн бұрын

    Thanks for writing this, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone21 күн бұрын

    Very nice Toby, the forest is looking good!! Amazing changes in just one season.

  • @naomibrandt3260
    @naomibrandt326025 күн бұрын

    How old is that tree and what variety? Does this method work long-term? Or will the tree kind of get away from you?

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin25 күн бұрын

    We were gifted this tree more than 10 years ago so I'm not sure about the variety, but I'm guessing R2E2. If you keep your pruning compact, it will resprout branches from older growth that you can cut back to, so by doing this every year, I've managed to keep it small.

  • @MammilariaElongata
    @MammilariaElongata29 күн бұрын

    Perfeito de lindo🎉💚

  • @peekaloves9048
    @peekaloves9048Ай бұрын

    Wow, I should have watched this before I planted my seeds. I soaked them for 24 hours then put them in a little tray with 50% peralite 50% soil never thought about sterilizing it. Then stuck the little tray into a ziploc bag. I have some that have germinated..Now I'm worried they're going to get moldy. UGH....at least I found you. Thanks for all the information.

  • @markspoor4663
    @markspoor4663Ай бұрын

    I am in the Colorado in the US. I have Bunya Bunya growing in my house in a indoor planter box. The home came with the tree so I am traying yo figure out how to take care of it. The planter box is 8'x4'x8' deep. The tree is 15' tall. Lots of nature light via a large sky light. Any suggestions?

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJinАй бұрын

    I would say keep the tree outside, but that doesn't seem to be possible given the size of it. Keep the tree warm in winter (don't let it freeze) and give it plenty of water in summer. It doesn't need too much fertiliser (especially if you want to keep it at a managable size). I haven't grown them indoors before so I can't really say much more than that.

  • @paw68
    @paw68Ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @Phat_Plants
    @Phat_PlantsАй бұрын

    Nice update

  • @beverlysullivan1427
    @beverlysullivan1427Ай бұрын

    I live in FL, so the coldest where I am is about 36, maybe

  • @TheSunnyTrails
    @TheSunnyTrailsАй бұрын

    I’ve never had any results with any of the Mr fothergills bonsai kits. Their seeds are good but these kits are not good. I stay away from them unless they’re extremely on special. Cool to see you got results

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJinАй бұрын

    Yeah, the seeds germinate although currently, they're not growing really well, I've had other pine seedlings that I grew from seeds I collected from planted trees and they seem to do much better.

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZoneАй бұрын

    It's coming along nicely Toby!!

  • @beverlysullivan1427
    @beverlysullivan1427Ай бұрын

    I've had mine for 11 yrs.

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJinАй бұрын

    It definitely should be old enough to bloom, maybe it's not getting enough light and heat over the growing season?

  • @beverlysullivan1427
    @beverlysullivan1427Ай бұрын

    @@TobyJin I live in FL. It stays outside and gets plenty of heat and sun and water.

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJinАй бұрын

    How cold are your winters? I suspect that your plant isn't getting a good winter's rest. I find that with any cactus I grow, after withholding water throughout winter and letting them go dormant naturally over a period with colder temperature really helps with their development.

  • @beverlysullivan1427
    @beverlysullivan1427Ай бұрын

    Our winters do not get very cold. Probably the coldest is 40. I will try not to water during winter.

  • @beverlysullivan1427
    @beverlysullivan1427Ай бұрын

    Beautiful. How do you get it to bloom?

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJinАй бұрын

    I've heard that they like morning sun and afternoon shade. They also need to be of a certain age before they can bloom.

  • @fouziamohideen4837
    @fouziamohideen4837Ай бұрын

    When do you fertilise and how often

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJinАй бұрын

    I usually don't fertilise my Epiphyllums heavily, but I recommend some in spring when they are developing their buds, as well as some after blooming.

  • @ronzrolly8723
    @ronzrolly8723Ай бұрын

    Very informative. Thanks so much man 💯👍🏾

  • @josepharmstrong8429
    @josepharmstrong8429Ай бұрын

    What is the soil Type?

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJinАй бұрын

    Just store bought cacti and succulent mix that has been sterilised with boiling water.

  • @ksshin59
    @ksshin59Ай бұрын

    Thank you for letting me know the information I was really, really curious about. As you told me, I did Thermal Scarification and it sprouted in 3 days. Thank you again. 정말 정말 궁금했던 정보를 알게되어 감사합니다. 알려주신대로 Thermal Scarification 해서 3일만에 싹이 났습니다. 다시 한번 감사드립니다.

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJinАй бұрын

    Glad it worked for you, good luck with your seedlings.

  • @omjup7972
    @omjup7972Ай бұрын

    May I ask what top dressings you like the most? I see you use several different types, could you tell me which ones you use? Thanks! 🙏

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJinАй бұрын

    I used several types because I typically just see what I have available to me. Ideally, I would use some sort of grit that is at least 3mm large. However, I have used things such as pumice, scouria, etc, and they all seem to work fine.

  • @kara_30
    @kara_302 ай бұрын

    This is fantastic! I can wait til the flowers dry up... I was cutting hem too soon so 2 down, but now ik how to get the rest!

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    Yes, wait till the seed capsules split and the seeds will come out very easily.

  • @Gamerboy-jh6vg
    @Gamerboy-jh6vg2 ай бұрын

    Do you have updates?

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    No, unfortunately I didn't record an update of them this season. I may do a video on them next season as I haven't done an update on my Adeniums in a while.

  • @Gamerboy-jh6vg
    @Gamerboy-jh6vg2 ай бұрын

    @@TobyJin I have very much Adenium here in the Netherlands. I can send you some photo’s if you like?

  • @DECIM8au
    @DECIM8au2 ай бұрын

    Nice mate! What fungicide do you use? I've recently started using captan fungicide from ebay and I haven't had any issues since then. I also top dress lightly with small vermiculite and dont get algae anymore too.

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    I use this product called 'Anti Rot' from Yates, which is potassium phosphite. I dilute it so when I apply it to my seedlings, it's at 1% v/v, and I find it works for almost any plant I've grown.

  • @tezzasbigbuz3933
    @tezzasbigbuz39332 ай бұрын

    Don't water as much trunk will swell

  • @lindseylarsen1983
    @lindseylarsen19832 ай бұрын

    I know when they are still seedlings you need to keep the soil moist but at what point do you back off on watering and keeping moist? I have seedling that are a couple months old that are browning and I’m wondering if it’s due to overwatering?

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    Initially, I just let the soil dry naturally as the seedlings don't use that much water anyways, and once the soil dries out I then water them. If they are browning, it's most likely due to fungal issues. Remove those seedlings and applying systemic fungicide should do the trick to keeping the rest healthy.

  • @lindseylarsen1983
    @lindseylarsen19832 ай бұрын

    @@TobyJin appreciate you’re help thank you!

  • @shirleywilhelm1495
    @shirleywilhelm14952 ай бұрын

    I enjoy your videos on epiphyllum cactus, you are very detailed in the content.

  • @shirleywilhelm1495
    @shirleywilhelm14952 ай бұрын

    Epsom salts is good to fertilizer. Also Alaska Fish Fertilizer.

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    Currently, I use osmocote cacti and succulent fertiliser for Epiphyllums, as well as seasol but I do have a pack of epsom salt that I haven't used yet, maybe I will give it a go.

  • @devo3926
    @devo39262 ай бұрын

    Good video thanks for share . Im from Mexico a friend from Australia send me some seeds youre video help me a lot. Can you tell me how much cold can tolerate this tree? ...👍🏻🍻

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    This tree is native to Queensland but it has been grown further south. Online sources state it can tolerate some light frost but for optimal growing, I wouldn't recommend exposing it to frost. I find it can grow very quickly if it gets enough warmth over spring and summer, and it can tolerate being an a pot for a long time.

  • @_otto_art__Officia
    @_otto_art__Officia2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @yaasssssssca5585
    @yaasssssssca55852 ай бұрын

    @Toby Jin not sure if you’ll see this since I’m commenting a few years after the video was posted, but my question is about that already-bloomed, wilted flower you showed. My orchid cactus had 30 buds this year (and the flowers have been amazing!) but is it safe to cut off the wilted/finished flowers once they get to the state of your wilted flower? It’s hard to keep track of the new blooms with all of the old dead blooms still there. If it is safe, what would you use to do so? Thanks!!!

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    If your flowers have not been pollinated, they will fall off naturally after they wilt and there is no need to cut them. If you really want to cut them, I suggest leaving a stub when cutting the flower off so that you don't accidentally damage the segments when cutting. You can cut them with scissors or small blade, it doesn't really matter.

  • @yaasssssssca5585
    @yaasssssssca55852 ай бұрын

    @@TobyJin great! thanks so much for your response!!

  • @kellyharrison2540
    @kellyharrison25402 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this!

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    No problem, make sure to give this a go yourself.

  • @ofn8bs2n
    @ofn8bs2n2 ай бұрын

    Very nice thankyou, currently I'm growing some albuca villosa which is a furry version of albuca haha

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    Sounds interesting, haven't heard or seen that species before.

  • @ofn8bs2n
    @ofn8bs2n2 ай бұрын

    @@TobyJin Yep it's very rare, I think only about 3 different sources of pictures of it exist on the internet. It has furry leaves so it absorbs more water and it looks rather similair to Albuca bracteata (pregnant onion) but has the same flower structure as Albuca spiralis so it must be more closely related to it

  • @araucariasightings3247
    @araucariasightings32472 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info Toby. Does it help to snip the tip of the pointed side of the seed off to speed up germination? I thought I saw people doing that with araucana seeds.

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    I don't think it's necessary, you might accidentally damage the embryo if you do that. They germinate just fine without snipping the tips.

  • @araucariasightings3247
    @araucariasightings32472 ай бұрын

    @@TobyJin Thank you so much for your reply. I appreciate it. I will try it the way you did it in the video. If you have any other tips or things you have learned I would love to know.

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone2 ай бұрын

    Nice Toby, a very tough tree to grow in your climate, but you are doing well!!!

  • @qiyao5214
    @qiyao52142 ай бұрын

    I sowed my albuca seeds early this month, I was worried why they still do not germinate after almost a month. It seems they are really slow growers. Thanks for the video!

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    I think they need the cold weather to germinate so you if they're being slow, you probably just sowed them early.

  • @johnwells9089
    @johnwells90892 ай бұрын

    Oh thank you so much for your video I'm so interested in this I live in Central Texas how fascinating I found you because I just recently got a monkey tail Cactus thank you for posting how often to water it do you do anything to help it produce its white hair?

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed this video. As for the monkey's tail, I water it once a week when it actively grows, and at most once a month during winter (preferrably less). I find giving it sufficient light, helps it develop those long hairy bristles. However, if your plant is still young, it usually takes a year or so before the bristles become very noticable and long.

  • @victoropio
    @victoropio2 ай бұрын

    I tried to plant some Macadamia nuts but it has refused to germinate, it has taken two months now i tried to pick one of them from the polyethene bag and I found it has rotted, what could be the problem Sir???

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    You mentioned a polyethene bag in your method, I would say that because you tried germinating your seeds in an enclosed, stale environment, most likely the seeds rotted. Maybe try again and just plant them in soil and see what happens.

  • @cindyleblond182
    @cindyleblond1822 ай бұрын

    Are all your plants outside or do you have indoor plants too

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin2 ай бұрын

    All of the plants I look after are outdoors as it's not bright enough indoors for these plants.

  • @purplethumb7887
    @purplethumb78872 ай бұрын

    I think it tastes like a pear and mango had a baby. 🤣

  • @Lucas_roblox720
    @Lucas_roblox7203 ай бұрын

    I think it just opened because it’s ripe

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin3 ай бұрын

    Yes, they fall off the tree when they ripe and then dehisce a few days later.

  • @gwenythwalker3676
    @gwenythwalker36763 ай бұрын

    Helpful, thank you. Our seeds are about 3 yrs old but I'll give it a go and put the pots in the loft where it is warm because the indoor fire burns 24 hrs in the winter. We are from Australia and I can tell you some areas get cold. The area we live in gets heavy frost & winter temps range -10⁰ C , average winter day temp approx 16⁰.

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin3 ай бұрын

    Good luck with these trees, I don't think they handle freezing temperatures and frost that well, but you can try and grow it as an indoor plant.